Kente for Jojo
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Reviews (3)
★ Starred“A gorgeous, reverent celebration of a cherished symbol of African tradition.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“Mensah's vivid storytelling is as inviting as Zunon's colorful illustrations.”
— The Horn Book
“A fascinating exploration of this weaving tradition, its origins, and the techniques used.”
— School Library Journal
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Curriculum-aligned activities for the classroom or home.
Reading Comprehension
Retrieval and inference questions about Jojo's journey to understand the meaning of Kente cloth. Includes prediction activities and character analysis.
Kente Pattern Design Workshop
Learn the meaning behind Kente colours and symbols, then design your own Kente strip using the grid template. Includes a reference guide to traditional patterns.
Creative Writing — My Special Cloth
Children write about a special item in their family — what it looks like, where it came from, and why it matters. Includes sentence starters and a drawing frame.
Ghana & Kente Cultural Facts
Fact sheets about Kente weaving in Bonwire, the Ashanti region, and how Kente is worn for celebrations. Includes a 'true or false' quiz and map activity.
Kente for Jojo